PH5. 915 Pharmacology and Drug Classification
Prepares students training to work as a member of a Pharmacy Technician health care team to effectively communicate pharmaceutical information to a variety of health care professionals using correct spelling and pronunciations of selected pharmaceuticals, which will help ensure patient safety in pharmaceutical usage. Students will obtain knowledge of a large number of pharmaceuticals, including generic and trade names and an understanding of how they work in the body, as well as the usual dosage of a drug.
Prerequisite
Required: High School Diploma or GED
Offered
Offered Winter only
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Ensure patient safety in pharmaceutical usage. Demonstrate correct spelling and pronunciation of selected pharmaceutical. Effectively communicate pharmaceutical information. Be able to associate generic drug names with their trade name. Understand pharmacokinetics. Be prepared for certification exam. Identify and understand controlled substances.